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ArticleJournal of neurology2018

Mal de Debarquement Syndrome: a survey on subtypes, misdiagnoses, onset and associated psychological features.

V Mucci, J M Canceri, R Brown, M Dai, S Yakushin, S Watson, A Van Ombergen, V Topsakal, P H Van de Heyning, F L Wuyts and 1 more

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Article in Journal of neurology, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04213079 (Treatments of Mal de Debarquement Syndrome), which is not on this map. Cited by 28 papers.

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28citing papers in PubMed
2.4field-weighted citation impact, top 11% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT04213079 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2020, after this paper: background citation

Treatments of Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS) by Habituation of Velocity Storage

TypeinterventionalSponsorIcahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiRan2020 to 2022Enrolled47ConditionsMal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS)Armsre-adaptation of the vestibulo-ocular reflex, Habituation of velocity storage of the vestibulo-ocular reflex
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

28 citing papers in PubMed, 46 citations in OpenAlex.

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  16. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation as Treatment for Mal de Debarquement Syndrome: Case Report and Literature Review.Cognitive and behavioral neurology : official journal of the Society for Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology · 2020
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.

V MucciAntwerp University Research Centre for Equilibrium and Aerospace (AUREA) Antwerp, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.
J M CanceriSchool of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
R BrownSchool of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
M DaiIcahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, NY, USA.
S YakushinIcahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, NY, USA.
S WatsonPrince of Wales Private Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
A Van OmbergenAntwerp University Research Centre for Equilibrium and Aerospace (AUREA) Antwerp, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.
V TopsakalUniversity Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.
P H Van de HeyningAntwerp University Research Centre for Equilibrium and Aerospace (AUREA) Antwerp, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.
F L WuytsAntwerp University Research Centre for Equilibrium and Aerospace (AUREA) Antwerp, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.
C J BrowneSchool of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia. c.browne@westernsydney.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6758-685X
University of Antwerp · BEMount Sinai Hospital · USWestern Sydney University · AUPrince of Wales Hospital · AUUNSW Sydney · AU

Funding

University of Western Sydney Research Initiatives Early Career Researchers Grant
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionMal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS) is a neurological condition typically characterized by a sensation of motion, that persists longer than a month following exposure to passive motion (e.g., cruise, flight, etc.). The most common form of MdDS is motion triggered (MT). However, recently it has been acknowledged that some patients develop typical MdDS symptoms without an apparent motion trigger. These cases are identified here as spontaneous or other onset (SO) MdDS. This study aimed to address similarities and differences between the MdDS subtypes. Diagnostic procedures were compared and extensive diagnostic guidelines were proposed. Second, potential triggers and associated psychological components of MdDS were revealed.

methodsThis was a retrospective online survey study for MT and SO MdDS patients. Participants were required to respond to a set of comprehensive questions regarding epidemiological details, as well as the diagnostic procedures and onset triggers.

resultsThere were 370 patients who participated in the surveys. It is indicated that MdDS is often misdiagnosed; more so for the SO group. In addition to the apparent self-motion, both groups reported associated levels of stress, anxiety and depression. DISCUSSION: It appears at present that both MdDS subtypes are still poorly recognised. This was the first attempt to evaluate the diagnostic differences between MdDS subtypes and to propose a set of comprehensive diagnostic guidelines for both MdDS subtypes. In addition, the current research addressed that associated symptoms such as stress, anxiety and depression should also be considered when treating patients. We hope this study will help the medical community to broaden their awareness and diagnostic knowledge of this condition.

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TravelAnxietyDepressionDiagnosis, DifferentialDiagnostic ErrorsFemaleHumansInternetMaleMiddle AgedPractice Guidelines as TopicRetrospective StudiesStress, PsychologicalSurveys and QuestionnairesTime FactorsTravel-Related IllnessMal de DebarquementMal de Debarquement SyndromeMdDSNeuro-otologyPsychological component of MdDSVestibular

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PMID29305644
PMCPMC5834551
OpenAlexW2781656586

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